CA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
To move out of their way if they want to get past.
To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
22. You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
assume you have a tire failure.
check the tires at the next stop.
keep driving as normal.
23. Under-loaded front axles:
can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely.
can cause tire failure.
can improve traction.
24. When checking the condition of the visible parts during your pre-trip inspection, make sure that the _________ are secured against rubbing, snagging or wearing.
reflectors
air lines and electrical wiring
tailboards
25. For an electrical equipment fire or a gasoline or oil fire, use:
water.
a type A:B:C or B:C fire extinguisher.
a type B:C fire extinguisher only.
26. When loading cargo, keep the load:
to the rear.
balanced in the cargo area.
to the front.
27. The speed limit is 55 mph. Traffic is heavy, moving at 35 mph. What's the safest speed in this situation?
40 mph
45 mph
35 mph
28. If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
try to stay in front of them.
react to gestures.
ignore gestures
29. The aggregate working load limit of your cargo tie-downs must be at least _____ times the weight of the cargo.
1/2
2
4
30. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic skills required to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
Backing safely
First-aid certification
Steering
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